Lead Maintenance Technician – Overnight Shift

Jobtailor; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Franklin Park, IL seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance and lead repairs in a food-safe facility. You will guide a team, monitor boilers, HVAC, and equipment, and ensure compliance with GMPs and SOPs. This role requires strong leadership and mechanical/electrical expertise with overtime as needed.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in maintenance, 5+ years in manufacturing, and PLC experience. A technical degree is preferred and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maintenance experience
• 5+ years in manufacturing
• Experience leading teams or mentoring others
• PLC programming experience preferred
• Mechanical/electrical/electronic trade background or technical school preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and guide the team in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently
• Perform complex repairs and lead problem‑solving efforts
• Support training across mechanical, electrical, and utility systems
• Monitor and maintain plant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.)
• Train team members in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team mentoring

Electrical/electronic systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and guide the team in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently
• Perform complex repairs and lead problem‑solving efforts
• Support training across mechanical, electrical, and utility systems
• Monitor and maintain plant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.)
• Train team members in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
• Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
• 8+ years of maintenance experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing
• Experience leading teams or mentoring others
• PLC programming experience preferred
• Mechanical/electrical/electronic trade background or technical school preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move throughout your shift
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs